David Griffin has begun listening to teams for AD offers

[bobopenguin]

https://www.instagram.com/p/ByS70BNljez/

"As teams continue placing calls on Anthony Davis, Pelicans and executive VP
David Griffin have begun listening to teams, league sources told the
Athletic and Stadium."

ohh boooyyyy, finally AD is leaving!!!


"Anthony Davis trade rumors: David Griffin loves Brandon Ingram; 'several' within Pelicans loved Lakers' original offer"

Griffin loves Ingram (https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/anthony-davis-trade-rumors-david-griffin-loves-brandon-ingram-several-within-pelicans-loved-lakers-original-offer/)


Lakers lakers lakers~~ :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Shogon]

I would be amazed if he doesn't go to the Lakers simply because no other team is stupid enough to offer as much as LA was offering. The Pelicans were literally never going to get a better deal than what was offered. No other team in the league can put together a package like that and is also willing to part with said package.

I also think that the Pelicans are now likely to get less than they were at the trade deadline from the Lakers. The Pelicans' position of strength specifically as it pertains to the Lakers has weakened, because the Lakers were trying to make a playoff push and get the deal done ASAP. Now AD only has one year left on his deal and he's still demanding out.

If the Lakers land AD, and I think they will, they damn sure better also sign a big time free agent like Klay or Kawhi this summer.

Because LeBron + AD + a bunch of carcasses isn't enough.

[NBAGOAT]

I would watch out for knicks. Kyrie doesn

[Shogon]

I would watch out for knicks. Kyrie doesn’t seem like a sure thing so they’ll need another option. Offer doesn’t look good as the lakers but maybe pelicans are just high on Barrett. I’m not sure wat the clippers can offer and doubt Celtics go for it.

The Knicks can't offer anything other than a major trade exception(which would just boil down to saving money, ultimately) and their draft pick. I find that trade to be less than probable.

In fact, if AD gets traded to the Knicks... I will do something embarrassing. I had originally said drink my own piss but I'm rescinding that offer.

[PickernRoller]

David Griffin (born November 16, 1973) is an American professional basketball executive who is the executive vice president of basketball operations for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Prior to the Pelicans, Griffin served as the general manager for the Cleveland Cavaliers, who won the NBA championship in 2016 and reached the NBA Finals in three consecutive seasons under his watch. Griffin also previously worked as an analyst for NBA TV.

From TV analyst to Clevelands GM who got Bran everything he wanted.

This is a done deal.

Pray for Kuzma.

and lol at Stern... all those machinations way back when... wonder how long the current Pelicans owner keeps the franchise.

[Shogon]

From TV analyst to Clevelands GM who got Bran everything he wanted.

This is a done deal.

Pray for Kuzma.

and lol at Stern... all those machinations way back when... wonder how long the current Pelicans owner keeps the franchise.

It has nothing to do with Griffin being a LeBron fanboy. Any rational individual, of which Griffin is one... he's smart... not a dumbass... could clearly see that the Lakers trade package back in February was the best one the Pelicans were ever going to get from any team in the entire league.

Boston COULD beat that deal, but they were never going to. Danny Ainge isn't the type to completely unload every asset he's built up for a guy that might walk anyways after one season.

And on top of ALL of that, LA is one of like two places he actually wants to play and will stay...

[NBAGOAT]

The Knicks can't offer anything other than a major trade exception(which would just boil down to saving money, ultimately) and their draft pick. I find that trade to be less than probable.

In fact, if AD gets traded to the Knicks... I will do something embarrassing. I had originally said drink my own piss but I'm rescinding that offer.

Agree with a lot of what you said. Smith and Knox aren

[theballerFKA Ace]

Lakers are stupid if they give up the whole young core for injury prone AD.

Ball
Kuzma
2 future first rounders. Not this years

BI or Kuzma
Hart
#4 pick

Plus filler

Even that's too much IMO.

[bobopenguin]

Lakers are stupid if they give up the whole young core for injury prone AD.

Ball
Kuzma
2 future first rounders. Not this years

BI or Kuzma
Hart
#4 pick

Plus filler

Even that's too much IMO.

if pelicans wanna take just like this, i would do it in a heartbeat.

the reality is, pelicans are probably looking for ball or ingram, + kuz + hart + #4 + future first rounds.

[Shogon]

if pelicans wanna take just like this, i would do it in a heartbeat.

the reality is, pelicans are probably looking for ball or ingram, + kuz + hart + #4 + future first rounds.

If the Lakers can get it done while keeping Ball... they need to do it. Do whatever else it takes. Offer up even more future firsts. If the rumors are true about Griffin liking Ingram, that would be even more ideal. Regardless of how good Ingram ends up being, it's pretty clear he doesn't like LeBron nor LeBron's style of play... and they aren't complimentary on the court together.

Lonzo, on the other hand, is going to end up being a perfect PG for LeBron... so long as his 3 pointer keeps improving. Great decision making, great defense, good enough shooting.

I know this is a pipe dream for them but can you imagine if this happens...

PG - Ball
SG - Klay
SF - Who cares?
PF - LeBron
C - Davis

That's a title or three.

[bobopenguin]

If the Lakers can get it done while keeping Ball... they need to do it. Do whatever else it takes. Offer up even more future firsts. If the rumors are true about Griffin liking Ingram, that would be even more ideal. Regardless of how good Ingram ends up being, it's pretty clear he doesn't like LeBron nor LeBron's style of play... and they aren't complimentary on the court together.

Lonzo, on the other hand, is going to end up being a perfect PG for LeBron... so long as his 3 pointer keeps improving. Great decision making, great defense, good enough shooting.

I know this is a pipe dream for them but can you imagine if this happens...

PG - Ball
SG - Klay
SF - Who cares?
PF - LeBron
C - Davis

That's a title or three.

agree, if we can get AD, Ball is the one i would keep over ingram.
who cares about ingram when we have AD...

Lebron + AD.. damn..

[Spurs m8]

If the Lakers can get it done while keeping Ball... they need to do it. Do whatever else it takes. Offer up even more future firsts. If the rumors are true about Griffin liking Ingram, that would be even more ideal. Regardless of how good Ingram ends up being, it's pretty clear he doesn't like LeBron nor LeBron's style of play... and they aren't complimentary on the court together.

Lonzo, on the other hand, is going to end up being a perfect PG for LeBron... so long as his 3 pointer keeps improving. Great decision making, great defense, good enough shooting.

I know this is a pipe dream for them but can you imagine if this happens...

PG - Ball
SG - Klay
SF - Who cares?
PF - LeBron
C - Davis

That's a title or three.

Thats not a title....Bron and AD are career losers and empty stats

Klay may bail them out, but I doubt it.

[Wally450]

If the Lakers can get it done while keeping Ball... they need to do it. Do whatever else it takes. Offer up even more future firsts. If the rumors are true about Griffin liking Ingram, that would be even more ideal. Regardless of how good Ingram ends up being, it's pretty clear he doesn't like LeBron nor LeBron's style of play... and they aren't complimentary on the court together.

Lonzo, on the other hand, is going to end up being a perfect PG for LeBron... so long as his 3 pointer keeps improving. Great decision making, great defense, good enough shooting.

I know this is a pipe dream for them but can you imagine if this happens...

PG - Ball
SG - Klay
SF - Who cares?
PF - LeBron
C - Davis

That's a title or three.


We just going by starting lineupes with that?

If the bench is shit, that team aint going anywhere, especially with a "who cares" at SF.

[Gunslinger]

The Knicks can't offer anything other than a major trade exception(which would just boil down to saving money, ultimately) and their draft pick. I find that trade to be less than probable.

In fact, if AD gets traded to the Knicks... I will do something embarrassing. I had originally said drink my own piss but I'm rescinding that offer.

Don't be a bitch. Man the **** up and honor your bets.

[PP34Deuce]

Honestly, AD's output and defensive versatility trumps Kuzma and Ingram.

It's clear there's a SF/PF logjam and the team needs to clear space and add shooters.

If you keep Lonzo, Bron and AD are a good core along with Hart, Lance (If you can keep him) and several shooters with another player.

Kevin Love was injury prone thoughout his Cleveland tenure as was Kyrie. Today's NBA players aren't built nearly to last like the earlier generation.

[bigkingsfan]

Is Ingram even that valuable when he'll be a restricted FA in 2020? You take Kuzma all day if you have the option.

[Kingwillball]

Thats not a title....Bron and AD are career losers and empty stats

Klay may bail them out, but I doubt it.

Lol what a moron u are AD won college national championship Lebron only went to 7 straight finals..

[brooks_thompson]

Pacers could swoop in here with Myles Turner on a killer longterm contract. But they won't, because Tony Davis is too much of a puss to re-sign there despite Indiana almost always being a top-quality organization.

[Artillery]

Lakers are stupid if they give up the whole young core for injury prone AD.

Ball
Kuzma
2 future first rounders. Not this years

BI or Kuzma
Hart
#4 pick

Plus filler

Even that's too much IMO.

:oldlol: Calling AD injury prone when the Lakers #1 trade chip is a neg impact loser with blood clot issues that will probably retire him before he's 30.

[Artillery]

Is Ingram even that valuable when he'll be a restricted FA in 2020? You take Kuzma all day if you have the option.

I don't see the value honestly. Clotgram is a ticking time bomb with that injury and his impact numbers are terribad. Nothing but empty box score stats.

Kuzma is also overrated. His ceiling on a good team is a bench scorer. That's about it.

Ball can't shoot and his family issues are persistent.

Their entire young core is garbage honestly.

[bladefd]

Honestly, AD's output and defensive versatility trumps Kuzma and Ingram.

It's clear there's a SF/PF logjam and the team needs to clear space and add shooters.

If you keep Lonzo, Bron and AD are a good core along with Hart, Lance (If you can keep him) and several shooters with another player.

Kevin Love was injury prone thoughout his Cleveland tenure as was Kyrie. Today's NBA players aren't built nearly to last like the earlier generation.

Yeah, for AD I'm moving Ingram, Kuzma, 3 future 1st rounders, #4 pick.. Take anyone from Hart/Wagner/Bonga/Caruso. Lonzo I try to keep but I would be like "Lonzo or Kuzma but not both." Pelicans don't have leverage anymore so we may be able to hold onto Lonzo.

Hell, we will take Solomon Hill's garbage contract too & buy him out for $10mil. :lol

[SpaceJam2]

If the Lakers can get it done while keeping Ball... they need to do it. Do whatever else it takes. Offer up even more future firsts. If the rumors are true about Griffin liking Ingram, that would be even more ideal. Regardless of how good Ingram ends up being, it's pretty clear he doesn't like LeBron nor LeBron's style of play... and they aren't complimentary on the court together.

Lonzo, on the other hand, is going to end up being a perfect PG for LeBron... so long as his 3 pointer keeps improving. Great decision making, great defense, good enough shooting.

I know this is a pipe dream for them but can you imagine if this happens...

PG - Ball
SG - Klay
SF - Who cares?
PF - LeBron
C - Davis

That's a title or three.

:applause:

Make
It
Happen
!!!

[Spurs m8]

Lol what a moron u are AD won college national championship Lebron only went to 7 straight finals..

Thanks for proving my point.

COLLEGE. LOL
Dude can't even make the playoffs most years
He's also made of glass.
He is a no integrity pvssy though, so I can see why Bron wants him.

LeRoid played in a weak conference and then got exposed as soon as he came West...he, too, can't make the playoffs in a proper conference.

Keep watching the ESPN and buying that cheap, empty stats hype, champ

[Kingwillball]

Thanks for proving my point.

COLLEGE. LOL
Dude can't even make the playoffs most years
He's also made of glass.
He is a no integrity pvssy though, so I can see why Bron wants him.

LeRoid played in a weak conference and then got exposed as soon as he came West...he, too, can't make the playoffs in a proper conference.

Keep watching the ESPN and buying that cheap, empty stats hype, champ

He couldn

[PP34Deuce]

Thanks for proving my point.

COLLEGE. LOL
Dude can't even make the playoffs most years
He's also made of glass.
He is a no integrity pvssy though, so I can see why Bron wants him.

LeRoid played in a weak conference and then got exposed as soon as he came West...he, too, can't make the playoffs in a proper conference.

Keep watching the ESPN and buying that cheap, empty stats hype, champ


No superstar player is durable

You have

AD
Kawhi
Embiid
Kyrie
KD
Steph

All taking off games and being nicked up.

James harden is probably the most durable in their prime player.

[qrich]

Lakers are stupid if they give up the whole young core for injury prone AD.

Ball
Kuzma
2 future first rounders. Not this years

BI or Kuzma
Hart
#4 pick

Plus filler

Even that's too much IMO.

What you are offering would be like the Pelicans offering you Solomon Hill and a future first for Ingram. An absolute joke.


:oldlol: Calling AD injury prone when the Lakers #1 trade chip is a neg impact loser with blood clot issues that will probably retire him before he's 30.

Plus is on the final year of his contract. And the Lakers #2 trade chip has played in 99/164 games so far.

[QUOTE=NBAGOAT]I would watch out for knicks. Kyrie doesn

[RealSkipBayless]

What you are offering would be like the Pelicans offering you Solomon Hill and a future first for Ingram. An absolute joke.




:oldlol:

Pelicans had their opportunity to take a very good deal in the regular season. They decided to try to stick it to Magic Johnson instead of doing what's best for their team. Or they were delusional enough to think Boston would offer Tatum once Kyrie leaves. Regardless, It's gone now. AD's value will continue to decline. Ingram + Hart + the pick is the best offer they get unless Toronto steps in. You get joke offers and bags of chips when you wait until the last minute.

[qrich]

:oldlol:

Pelicans had their opportunity to take a very good deal in the regular season. They decided to try to stick it to Magic Johnson instead of doing what's best for their team. Or they were delusional enough to think Boston would offer Tatum once Kyrie leaves. Regardless, It's gone now. AD's value will continue to decline. Kuzma + Hart + the pick is the best offer they get unless Toronto steps in. You get joke offers and bags of chips when you wait until the last minute.

No, it isn't. Literally every team could top that offer. Hart has no value, Kuzma is who he is, and #4 in a 3-man draft isn't very appealing.

Knox + DSJr + 3 shits on that.

[WolfGang]

If I were David I would only take the laker deal if I get Ingram and Ball. If not then I'd look somewhere else. You could potentially get RJ Barrett and Knox to pair up with Zion. Hard to beat that.

[bladefd]

Clippers have a solid treasure chest of assets. The Miami 2021 first, which is a highly coveted asset, all of their own first round picks 2020 and on, a lotto protected Philadelphia 2020 first, two Detroit seconds, one of which in the first year high school players might be able to declare again, upping the value.

Then, you have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who has all the makings to be an impactful player for years to come, perfect for the modern league. Landry Shamet, who is made for the modern NBA with his shot. Jerome Robinson, who has a high ceiling (albeit, a low floor).

To keep going, you can get assets for Montrezl Harrell and Lou Williams with ease. Especially Lou, who has two years left for a combined $16M on his deal to reroute to New Orleans.

Gallinari is also a perfect salary filler IF New Orleans wants to retool on the fly. Otherwise, he's a huge expiring that has rehabbed his value.

You don't even know if Clippers are willing to offer all that fun AD...

[qrich]

You don't even know if Clippers are willing to offer all that fun AD...
I know....the individual asked me what they "can" offer. For example, I can't see them trading Shai or Lou, as extreme as it may sound.